{"id":11176,"date":"2016-12-23T14:13:42","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T06:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=11176"},"modified":"2016-12-22T14:57:54","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T06:57:54","slug":"list-of-charities-where-you-can-donate-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2016\/12\/23\/list-of-charities-where-you-can-donate-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Charities where you can donate this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas indeed, is the season of love and giving. So this holiday season, why not make Christmas merrier and more meaningful by sharing the love and helping others in need?<\/span>
\n Here\u2019s a list of some charity organizations in the Philippines by TV5 Interaksyon<\/a> where you can spread joy and love by sharing, volunteering and donating.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"give-the-gift-website-carousel-2\"Image grabbed from worldvision.org.ph<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

1. Museo Pambata Toy Drive<\/p>\n

Donate your new, old, and usable toys at the country\u2019s premier children\u2019s museum. These will be given to the little ones during the museum\u2019s annual gift-giving activity on December 16. Anyone can drop off toys at the museum lobby.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Donation drive<\/span>
\n When: Ongoing until December 14<\/span>
\n Where: Museo Pambata, Manila<\/span>
\n Contact: (+632) 523-1797 to 98, (+632) 535-0595, or info@museopambata.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. World Vision Philippines<\/span><\/p>\n

World Vision started a yearly tradition for communities to celebrate Christmas more meaningfully. Now on its 11th year, the goal of World Vision\u2019s annual Noche Buena Campaign remains the same: to bring families together and share with them the love God has, not only for those who have less but also for those who have more to give.<\/p>\n

What: Donation<\/span>
\n When:ongoing until December 23.<\/span>
\n Where: through World Vision Philippines Website nochebuena2016<\/a><\/span>
\nPhone number: +632-374-7618 to 28<\/p>\n

Visit worldvision.org<\/a> for more details<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Give Love on Christmas Day<\/span><\/p>\n

What began as a random idea in 2010 became a yearly venture during the Christmas season. Friends Joan and Kath are bent on giving \u201cjoy and love\u201d and \u201cextending our blessings to our less fortunate brothers and sisters through this annual Christmas project.\u201d<\/span>
\n Volunteers can bring adult diapers, anti-hypertensive drugs (Losartan and Amplodipine, pain killers), cleaning materials, and personal hygiene products.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: An outreach program with the elderly<\/span>
\n When: December 9<\/span>
\n Where: Bahay Kanlungan ni Maria Domenica, Antipolo City<\/span>
\n Mobile Number: Contact Kath Lindo at 0932-756-8653<\/span>
\n Email: giveloveonchristmasday@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit GiveLoveOnChristmasDay<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Project Brave Kids<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Brave Kids is a \u201ccommunity of volunteers helping children with cancer\u201d at PCMC. They will fete 150 families as part of their mission to help improve these young patients\u2019 \u201cquality of life by enhancing their social, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.\u201d<\/span>
\n Those who want to donate can give spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, and cheese, as well as other dishes fornoche Buena.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: A Christmas party for children fighting cancer at the Philippine Children\u2019s Medical Center<\/span>
\n When: December 8<\/span>
\n Where: Philippine Children\u2019s Medical Center, Quezon City<\/span>
\n Contact: info@projectbravekids.org<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit projectbravekids.org<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. World Vision<\/span><\/p>\n

The Christian development, relief, and advocacy organization works with communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision annually distributes meal packages to families, and anyone can be a part of this advocacy by volunteering to package the goods for noche buena. Contact World Vision for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Noche buena for underprivileged families<\/span>
\n When: Coordinate with organizers<\/span>
\n Where: Coordinate with organizers<\/span>
\n Telephone number: (+632) 374-7619 to 28<\/span>
\n Email: wv_phil@wvi.org<\/span><\/p>\n

6. I Run to Share<\/span><\/p>\n

The local government of Malabon City as led by Mayor Len-len Oreta will hold a fun run to benefit the indigent children of their city. Enthusiasts just have to bring at least three new or used toys in order to be registered for the event. Registration period is ongoing until December 10. The fun run will be on December 16.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Fun run to benefit indigent children<\/span>
\n When: December 16<\/span>
\n Where: Malabon City Hall<\/span>
\n Contact: (+632) 281-4996<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Feed a Soul on Christmas<\/span><\/p>\n

Rock singer Bamboo and his fans will come together to feed 100 kids from the school and to nourish their spirits with song. The program includes games, student presentations, a gift-giving activity, and more.<\/span>
\n The organizers will continue to accept monetary contributions for food and school supplies until December 10. Donations of any kind are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Outreach program by Bamboo Ma\u00f1alac and fans for students<\/span>
\n When: December 15<\/span>
\n Where: E. Rodriguez Elementary School, Mandaluyong City<\/span>
\n Contact: 0917-849-9876<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit bamboomusiclive<\/a> for more details<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Sittizens\u2019 Christmas Gift-Giving 2012<\/span><\/p>\n

The bossanova artist will be giving noche buena packages and school supplies to a hundred high school and college students in Tagaytay, so participants can enjoy the December chill, too. There is a Php500 fee, to be deposited by a deadline of December 7. Food and transportation will be provided for those who will join.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Outreach program by singer Sitti for students<\/span>
\n When: December 16<\/span>
\n Where: Tagaytay City<\/span>
\n Contact: (+63) 923-460-2701<\/span><\/p>\n

For more details, visit sittionline.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

9. Christmas Kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n

The lady behind community caf\u00e9 and restaurant Briggy Hall will give away food packages to greet 50 elderly neighbors a merry Christmas. Anyone can drop off donations, preferably packed food with a long shelf life, at Briggy Hall until December 23.<\/span>
\n \u201cIt\u2019s our version of a soup kitchen, but we\u2019re getting people to donate food that can be enjoyed for noche buena by indigent senior citizens and their families,\u201d said Ivanna Aguiling, who spearheads the project. \u201cWe held this the first time last year and it was simple but touching.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Soup kitchen for indigent senior citizens and their families<\/span>
\n When: December 23<\/span>
\n Where: Briggy Hall, Pasig City<\/span>
\n Contact: (+632) 782-4159<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Kythe<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone can be Santa Claus by sending gifts, food, toiletries, and other care items to Kythe, a non-stock, non-stock organization that aims to improve the quality of life among hospitalized children with cancer and other chronic illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Gift-giving for hospitalized kids<\/span>
\n When: Ongoing<\/span>
\n Where: Coordinate with organizers<\/span>
\n Contact: (+632) 376-3454<\/span>
\n Email: info@kythe.org<\/span><\/p>\n

11. UNICEF Champions for Children<\/span><\/p>\n

Through this program by the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund, anyone can make regular contributions that will \u201cenable a growing number of Filipino children to enjoy the right to education, healthcare and nutrition as well as protection from neglect, abuse and exploitation.\u201d<\/span>
\n There are also other non-regular donation options, one of which will go to the aid of kids in times of emergency. Go to https:\/\/donate.unicef.ph\/campaign\/24\/unicef-emergencies to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Monthly donation for the welfare of Filipino children<\/span>
\n When: Anytime<\/span>
\n Where: Online, via phone, or in partner malls<\/span>
\n Contact: (+632) 758-1000 or (+632) 758-1442<\/span><\/p>\n

Marks and Spencer has also partnered with UNICEF to donate Php5 to the latter\u2019s lifesaving program on acute malnutrition for each time a customer purchases P1,000 worth of items at the store. This happens until December 31.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Operation Walang Iwanan<\/span><\/p>\n

The bayanihan spirit is alive as Gawad Kalinga mobilizes relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Pablo through Operation Walang Iwanan. Volunteer or send donations by contacting them or checking out their Twitter page, which is constantly updated.<\/span>
\n GK also holds Christmas celebrations in their various communities in the Philippines. Everyone is free to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Relief operations for Typhoon Pablo, Christmas celebrations<\/span>
\n When: Coordinate with organizer<\/span>
\n Where: Coordinate with organizer<\/span>
\n Contact: @GawadKalingaHQ on Twitter, Franz Hipol (volunteer management coordinator for Metro Manila) at 0917-888-8596, Gawad Kalinga<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit their official Page on Facebook, gk1world.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

13. AHON (Acts of Hope for the Nation) Foundation<\/span><\/p>\n

The non-profit, non-stock organization that builds \u201cfully-functional public elementary school libraries\u201d want to continue giving the gift of reading to kids all over the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Christmas cards for the gift of reading<\/span>
\n When: Ongoing<\/span>
\n Where: Online at ahonfoundation<\/a><\/span>
\n Contact: Herbel or Tippy at (+632) 433-1440<\/span>
\n Email: ahonfoundation@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone can buy a Christmas card from AHON, \u201cand the proceeds will go to buying story books for the libraries developed by AHON in 2013.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Philippine Red Cross<\/span><\/p>\n

The Philippine Red Cross is accepting donations for relief operations for Typhoon Pablo. Go to redcross.org<\/a>\u00a0donate for full details on how send help.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Donate in cash or in kind for relief operations for Typhoon Pablo<\/span>
\n When: Anytime<\/span>
\n Where: Banks, 7-11 stores, Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshops, or Philippine Red Cross National Headquarters in Manila<\/span>
\n Contact: Hotline 143, (+632) 527-0000<\/span>
\n Email: fundgeneration@redcross.org.ph<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Project Pearls<\/span><\/p>\n

Project PEARLS is a non-profit organization that aims to give underprivileged kids \u201cpeace, education, aspiration, respect, love, and smiles.\u201d They have a weekly feeding program for the children in Ulingan, followed by sessions of learning and play. They hold quarterly medical missions and provide scholarships as well.<\/span>
\n Anyone can donate or volunteer. Go to projectpearls.org<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

What: Weekly feeding program<\/span>
\n When: Saturdays<\/span>
\n Where: Ulingan, Manila<\/span>
\n Contact: Feeding program coordinator Juan Villa at (+63) 0915-573-2298 or (+63) 0917-813-7846<\/span><\/p>\n

16. Ateneo OSCI<\/span>
\n For those who want to create an outreach of their own but don\u2019t know where to begin, they can contact the Office for Social Concern and Involvement at the Ateneo de Manila University. Send a letter addressed to Director Mary Ann Manapat or call (+632) 426-6001 local 5090 to 91. Allow for one to two weeks of processing.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also check out this list by click the city: clickthecity.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Source: clickthecity.com<\/a>,interaksyon.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christmas indeed, is the season of love and giving. So this holiday season, why not make Christmas merrier and more meaningful by sharing the love and helping others in need? Here\u2019s a list of some charity organizations in the Philippines by TV5 Interaksyon where you can spread joy and love by sharing, volunteering and donating. Image grabbed from worldvision.org.ph 1. Museo Pambata Toy Drive Donate your new, old, and usable toys at the country\u2019s premier children\u2019s museum. These will be given to the little ones during the museum\u2019s annual gift-giving activity on December 16. Anyone can drop off toys at the museum lobby. What: Donation drive When: Ongoing until December […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11180,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/12\/Give-the-gift-website-carousel-2-e1482389821631.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11176"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11187,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11176\/revisions\/11187"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}